Top Rankings
Dunham Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 170 students in Dunham Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Dunham Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
170 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dunham Elementary School District, which is ranked #252 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
17%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
73%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,465 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,606 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,465
$19,974
Spending / Student
$11,606
$18,396
Best Dunham Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4111 Roblar Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Dunham Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4111 Roblar Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 795-5050
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunham Elementary School District?
Dunham Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 170 students.
What is the rank of Dunham Elementary School District?
Dunham Elementary School District is ranked #252 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dunham Elementary School District?
73% of Dunham Elementary School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunham Elementary School District?
Dunham Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Dunham Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,606 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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